Health Ministry: 1,398 confirmed cases of cholera and 49 recorded deaths

Damascus (ST): The Ministry of Health announced that the cumulative number of cholera cases confirmed by rapid testing in the country has risen to 1,398, distributed in Aleppo 843, Deir Ezzor 220, Hasakeh 86, Lattakia 73, Raqqa 53, Hama 29, Sweida 26, Homs 24, and Damascus 17. Damascus countryside 10, Tartous 9, Daraa 5, and Quneitra 3.
According to a ministry statement, the cumulative total number of deaths from cholera reached 49, distributed in Aleppo 40, Hasakeh 4, Deir Ezzor 2, Homs 1, Hama 1, and Damascus 1.
The ministry called for the necessity to follow public health procedures represented in washing hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds, and using covered and clean containers to transport water and store it, and if the water is not safe, it must be made safe by boiling it for at least two minutes as well as washing hands with soap and water frequently.
It also stressed the need to reheat food leftovers properly, to kill bacteria before eating it, and to cover it to avoid flies and the transmission of diseases.
K.Q.
You might also like
Latest news
Al-Shaibani: Great achievements have been made today in the UAE in different areas Statement of head of the Committee in charge of completing the agreement with SDF WHO: attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza must stop immediately Minister of Information on X: Damascus Radio is expected to begin broadcasting soon President al-Sharaa meets with Syrian businessmen in UAE Statement of Announcing the Termination of the Formation Previously Known as the 8th Brigade in Dara... Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo hosts  Spanish pilgrims UAE's President affirms support for all efforts to achieve Syria's stability  Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour Discusses Strengthening Cooperation with UNRWA Import Sector witnesses recovery through the Gate of Tartous Port Christian denominations celebrate "Palm Sunday" and hold prayers and masses Tourism Minister receives the Chargé d'Affaires of the Spanish Embassy in Damascus Minister of Economy and Industry reviewes the situation of Sheikh Najjar industrial city  Lebanese Prime Minister: I will visit Syria tomorrow to discuss several common issues between the tw... Venezuelan Foreign Minister Calls for Lifting Sanctions on Syria Fidan: Turkey stresses the need to achieve stability in Syria...President Erdogan intends to visit S... A young Syrian girl combines her talents for playing music and drawing  Director General of the Return Health and Community Association in Gaza: More than 60% of the Gaza S... Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al Shaibani on X